Soffits above the cabinets
Many 1970s kitchens have a boxed soffit over the wall cabinets. We find out what is inside, reroute ducts where possible and take the cabinets to the ceiling.
Serving Glen Ellyn & nearby Wheaton, Lombard
Kitchen Remodeling in Glen Ellyn, IL
Get your kitchen remodel priced by a contractor who works in Glen Ellyn — and know what to expect before the estimate visit.
- Kitchen remodels across Glen Ellyn ZIP 60137
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Kitchen problems we solve in Glen Ellyn
We remodel Glen Ellyn kitchens from the studs out or keep the layout and replace everything in it — whichever solves your problem. One crew coordinates design, demolition, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and counters, so you have one schedule and one point of contact.
Tile counters and fluorescent box lights
Tile counters with stained grout and a fluorescent box overhead are two quick wins: new stone and flush LED lights.
Kitchen cut off from the family room
A kitchen that faces a wall while the family is in the next room — we look at opening up the wall or turning the layout so the cook faces the room.
Dated look
Orange oak, almond appliances, laminate with rolled edges, a fluorescent light box — we replace the finishes that date the room and keep anything still worth keeping.
Not enough storage
We add tall pantry cabinets, deep drawers for pots, pull-outs for spices and trays, and cabinets that run to the ceiling instead of stopping a foot short.
New appliances won't fit
Today's appliances are bigger and need more power and venting. We build the openings, circuits and ducts around the models you choose.
Cabinets are falling apart
Hinges ripping out of particleboard, warped doors and a sink base soft from old leaks mean the cabinets are done. We replace them with sturdier boxes and fix the cause of the damage.
No counter space
If you prep on the cooktop because every counter is full, we look at a longer run, a peninsula or an island and move small appliances into an appliance garage.
What the project covers
- Design and layoutWe measure, draw the layout and walk you through 3D views and material samples before work starts.
- CountertopsQuartz, granite, quartzite or butcher block, templated after the cabinets are set.
- FlooringNew flooring under and around the kitchen — LVP, tile or hardwood — with clean transitions.
- Plumbing and gasNew supply and drain lines where the sink moves, dishwasher hookup and gas for the range.
- Electrical and lightingDedicated appliance circuits, GFCI outlets, recessed lights, pendants and under-cabinet LEDs.
- Drywall and paintPatching, new drywall where walls open, and finished paint so the room is ready to use.
- Permits and inspectionsWe pull the permit when the work needs one and meet the inspector at each stage.
Choices you'll make
Shaker cabinetsThe most requested door style: a flat center panel with a simple frame. Works painted or in wood.
Luxury vinyl plankWaterproof, warm underfoot and forgiving on uneven subfloors — popular in busy kitchens.
Flat-panel (slab) cabinetsSeamless doors in wood veneer or matte laminate for a modern, minimal look.
Quartz countersConsistent color, no sealing and easy cleaning; keep hot pans on a trivet.
Hardwood flooringRuns continuously from kitchen to living areas; can be sanded and refinished later.
Before and after: kitchens near Glen Ellyn
Before
In progress
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen remodeling
A 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn, a typical kitchen for Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets, light beige laminate, vinyl in a checker pattern and a dome ceiling light. The main complaint was tired laminate, old flooring and poor light. Finished kitchen: cabinets in light butter yellow with polished nickel pulls, black honed granite counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, light oak hardwood flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. The job covered design and layout, countertops, plus electrical and lighting.
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Wheaton
A 1990s two-story colonial near Wheaton Center, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. Before: white thermofoil cabinets peeling at the edges, oak trim, white ceramic tile with dark stained grout lines, oak parquet and a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. Finished kitchen: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights. On site this meant design and layout, countertops, plus electrical and lighting.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Lombard
This one is a 1950s ranch in Lombard. Before: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls, laminate with an aluminum edge band, 9-inch vinyl floor tiles and a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The main complaint was worn-out cabinets and a kitchen that no longer worked. Finished kitchen: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips. On site this meant countertops, flooring, plus drywall and paint.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1950s ranch: kitchen design & layout planning
What changed: a new layout with an island, cabinets in two-tone, white quartz counters and black cage pendants and slim recessed lights.
Kitchen Design & Layout Planning in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterGlen Ellyn kitchen, 1960s ranch: kitchen cabinet installation & replacement
New cabinets in warm taupe with brushed nickel bar pulls, installed level and ready for charcoal concrete-look quartz counters.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & Replacement in Glen Ellyn →How your kitchen remodel goes
- In-home consultationWe measure the room, look at the walls, wiring and plumbing and listen to what isn't working.
- Design and written estimateLayout drawings, material choices and a line-item estimate you can compare.
- Ordering and permitsWe place cabinet and counter orders and submit permit drawings while you wait for delivery.
- ConstructionDemolition, rough plumbing and electrical, inspections, then cabinets, counters, tile and lighting.
- Final walk-throughWe adjust every door and drawer, finish the punch list and walk the kitchen with you.
Kitchen Remodeling questions from Glen Ellyn homeowners
My home was built before 1978. Is lead paint an issue?
We assume older painted surfaces may contain lead and work lead-safe: containment, HEPA vacuums and careful cleanup.
Is it worth keeping my 1970s layout?
If the layout works, keeping it lets the budget go to cabinets and counters. We suggest changes only where they pay off.
How long will a remodeled kitchen last?
Well-built cabinets and stone counters last decades; finishes like paint and flooring may need refreshing sooner.
Do you also remodel bathrooms and basements?
Our focus is kitchens, but many clients add a bathroom or basement project. Ask and we'll tell you what we can take on.
Do you help with design and choosing materials?
Yes. We draw the layout, show 3D views and help you pick cabinets, counters, tile and lighting that work together.
Do I need a Glen Ellyn-registered contractor for kitchen remodel?
Contractors must register with the Village and meet license and insurance requirements (Village Code 4-1-11); work that does not need a building permit is exempt. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Glen Ellyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Glen Ellyn — ZIP 60137 — and nearby Wheaton, Lombard, Glendale Heights.
Working in Glen Ellyn
- A lot of Glen Ellyn kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Glen Ellyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
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Other kitchen services in Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Design & Layout PlanningLayouts, 3D plans and material picks before work starts.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation & ReplacementNew cabinets installed, leveled and ready for counters.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.